Cyclops

I am happy for now with the 170 hp of my 2001 1.8TQTS (I think I will eventually chip it, but later). One thing that I don't like is the lag in the Tiptronic. At full throttle, it is SOOOO SLOOOW!!!

I am looking at the Tip chip from GIAC. At 250$, it's cheap, comes in a separate ECU and should correct the problem.

Any comments? Is it easy to install/remove (when I go to the dealer)? Is it better than the stock chip?

Thanks a lot!

Todd/A.W.E.

However, for the purchase price of $250, you would have to send in your ECU for the chip install.<ul><li><a href="http://www.awe-tuning.com/products/audi/audiparts.cfm?PMaI=1&PMoI=1&PEI=2&PP=a4_18t_chips. cfm&PPT=Chips">GIAC chip from A.W.E.</a></li></ul>

mudd

not sure though, that was some time ago.

People with the chip...any comments?

Cyclops

On the GIAC web site, they say "PRICE: 1 bar chips $400 ($500 for non-US/Canada) Transmission chip- $250 (in a separate ECU). Matched Tip to motor programming. Complete programmed ECUs from AWE."

Does this mean that they send you an new ECU, or that it's in a separate ECU from the other chip??

realdeal

Meaning the chip is used in a different ECU in a separate location than that of the engine chip.

Cyclops

Well, I suppose you're right... Is it possible to get a spare Tip ECU??

realdeal

Well,I suppose U could if U wanted to spend $700 on Xtra.Why don't U do a search on tipchip 1st.

Cyclops

Ok... Thanks.

awl18

I'm interested in chipping my Tip as well. Let me know what you find out about the Tip chip.

jason in toronto

tip chip changes shifting times, but won't affect the speed at a certain gear